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Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series (Ice plant Jewel of Desert Series)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series
Other names
Ice plant Jewel of Desert Series
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Variety or Cultivar
Jewel of Desert Series _ Jewel of Desert Series are dense, mat-forming perennials with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, dark green leaves and, in summer, tiny, bright flowers in a variety of colours.
Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Mat Forming
Flower
Lilac-pink, Bright-pink, Yellow, White, Red, Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series (Ice plant Jewel of Desert Series) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Indoor, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. In colder areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series
Other names
Ice plant Jewel of Desert Series
Genus
Delosperma Delosperma
Variety or Cultivar
Jewel of Desert Series _ Jewel of Desert Series are dense, mat-forming perennials with small, fleshy, thick, cylindrical, dark green leaves and, in summer, tiny, bright flowers in a variety of colours.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink, Bright-pink, Yellow, White, Red, Magenta in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series (Ice plant Jewel of Desert Series) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Indoor, Ground Cover, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in sharply drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. In colder areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Does not tolerate wet, winter conditions. Dislikes humid conditions. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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